ARRI ALEXA EV-1

The first camera on the scene remains at the center of the family; it is the keystone of a modular and upgradeable system with exceptional image performance that is simple to operate, reliable in even the most extreme environments and versatile enough to cover a wide range of workflow and budget requirements. Whether your production is destined for the cinema or television, ALEXA will empower you to tell your story in exactly the way you think it should be told, with pictures of breathtaking richness and detail.

The original ALEXA comes with a 16:9 sensor and the original SxS Module that accepts two SxS PRO or SxS PRO+ cards for recording in-camera ProRes or DNxHD. ARRIRAW recording is possible with an external recorder.

BEST OVERALL IMAGE QUALITY

• Film-like, organic look
• High Dynamic Range
  • 14+ stops exposure latitude over the entire EI range as measured with the ARRI Dynamic Range Test Chart
  • extended, clean highlights
  • extremely low noise floor
  • holds up extremely well when over or underexposed
  • future proof for High Dynamic Range (HDR) displays
• Sharp, natural images for HD, 2K, 4K UHD or 4K Cine deliverables
• High sensitivity
  • true base sensitivity of EI 800
  • adjustable from EI 160 to EI 3200
• ARRI color science
  • natural color reproduction, especially for skin tones
  • excellent color separation
  • great at resolving mixed color temperature sources

EFFICIENT AND VERSATILE WORKFLOWS

• Multiple in-camera recording options
  • ARRIRAW (1, 2), ProRes or DNxHD
  • Log C or Rec 709 gamma
  • ARRI Look Files for custom looks
  • embedded rich metadata in all file formats
• ARRIRAW (1)
  • uncompressed, unencrypted raw sensor data
  • 16:9 or 4:3 sensor modes (3)
  • greatest image quality from ALEXA
  • greatest flexibility in post
  • best option for future-proof archiving
• Apple ProRes
  • ProRes 422, 422 HQ, 4444 and 4444 XQ (2)
  • HD or 2K recording resolutions, 16:9 or 4:3 sensor modes (1, 3)
  • pre-recording (1)
  • native Final Cut Pro X support
• DNxHD
  • DNxHD 145, DNxHD 220x and DNxHD 444 (1)
  • MXF wrapped files (SMPTE standard compliant)
  • native Avid Media Composer support
• Two independent HD-SDI outputs
  • optional ARRI Look Files for custom looks
  • streaming metadata
  • 180º image rotation for Steadicam low mode

SIMPLE AND SAFE OPERATION

• ARRI Product Quality
• Rugged and reliable
  • sealed electronics compartment
  • unique cooling system
  • stable lens mount/sensor holder
  • continuous file closing protects footage
  • self-healing metadata
• Intuitive, easy to use controls
  • same interface on all ALEXA models
• High quality electronic viewfinder
• Powerful assistive displays, including
  • surround view
  • false color exposure check
  • smooth mode for better motion portrayal
  • peaking focus check
  • compare stored image with live image
  • RETURN IN video
• Well balanced, ergonomic body design
• Global ARRI service network

OPEN, FUTURE-PROOF ARCHITECTURE

• Compatibility with industry standards
  • PL mount lenses
  • Apple ProRes, Avid DNxHD, HD-SDI, SxS PRO, SxS PRO+ cards
  • Gold mount or V-lock on-board batteries
  • 12 or 24 V power inputs and outputs
  • support for ARRI and cmotion cvolution wireless lens control systems
  • ARRIRAW support through ARRI Partner Program and ARRIRAW SDK
• Numerous upgrade options
  • upgradable in-camera recording module (XR Module)
  • upgradable electronics interface module (Plus side panel)
  • Exchangeable Lens Mount (ELM)
  • easy and powerful free Software Update Packets (SUPs)
  • new features through purchase of license
• Long and reliable product cycles